Strong Match — 86.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 (EN 10083-1:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 is commonly used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1).
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 vs EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 is a 86.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
EN 10083-1 25CrMo4
Condition
Not specified
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
Not specified
12% min
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 212 HB max
Tensile Strength
Not specified
900 to 1100 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
700 MPa min
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
EN 10083-1 25CrMo4
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
Key Differences
EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 Be Substituted With EN 10083-1 25CrMo4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 and EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 and EN 10083-1 25CrMo4?
EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 be substituted with EN 10083-1 25CrMo4?
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 and EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 25CrMo4 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.